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Entry Information
ExhibitorArtWine Pty Ltd
Show2024
Class1
Entry Number1#3
BrandArtwine
Wine NameLa Dolca Vita
VintageNV
OriginSingle Vineyard
Viticulturist NameDick Bryksy
Commercial LabelYes
Availability
Judging Results
Medal / Award
Judge 1dark red, toffee, burnt aromas,smokey
Judge 2red. developed and lacking freshness, VA issue
Judge 3big red and very sweet a little OTT, shame ...as a little drier may work ?
Associate JudgeGripping tannin, reasonable balance.
Varietal: Montepulciano, GI: Clare Valley, 100%
CloneUnknown, Roostock: 1103 Paulsen, 100%
Soil TypeClay,Limestone/Calcareous,Loam
Elevation450 Metres above sea level
Planting Density1667 Vines / Ha
Planted2012
IrrigationDripper
Growing MethodConventional
Wine Making Information
FermentStainless Steel 100%
MaturationBottle 100%
ClosureCrown Seal
Cases Produced140
Wine Style / MethodMethod Traditional
Force ClassFalse
Winemaking NoteBase wine was made (along with our Table Wine Montepulciano) by Joanne Irvine. The alcohol level was then reduced by about 2% using Osmosis before the second ferment was undertaken using Method Traditionale by the team at Lodestone Wines.
Winemaker NoteJoanne Irvine (Base Wine) and Michael Sykes (Second Ferment)